Liverpool are reportedly interested in Johan Bakayoko (Image: Getty)
are one of few clubs not expected to be busy before the winter transfer window slams shut at 11pm. is happy with his squad and, barring any late surprises, the Dutchman is set to stick with the players who have got the Reds six points clear at the top of the league.
However, it could be a busy summer for the Anfield hierarchy. It is so far unclear whether , and will sign new contracts.
Even if those three do remain, Slot will be keen to bolster his squad before 2025-26 amid a flurry of desperation activity by ’s struggling rivals.
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Bakayoko sends message
Johan Bakayoko is a man in demand but he may have his eyes set on in the summer after making a telling comment last week.
The PSV star, who has also been linked with , shone in his side’s 3-2 Champions League win over . He scored in the victory, which came against a weakened Reds side, who had already seamlessly qualified for the knockout rounds.
Bakayoko says he would accept a move to if a the opportunity presented itself.
“I definitely think that I can join ,” the 21-year-old Belgian said after the game. “We can be happy that we won against big names, but they didn’t come with the strongest team either. It’s a shame that they didn’t come with the strongest team.
“I’m in a good place. I feel the confidence of the entire club. As long as that is there, I feel good, whether I play well or badly.
“I would not make such a move to Saudi Arabia now, no. I would not do it. But you have to look at every situation.”
Johan Bakayoko has flirted with joining Liverpool (Image: Getty)
£17m wonderkid offer
are one of several clubs who have made an offer for Red Star Belgrade prodigy Andrija Maksimovic, his representative has revealed.
The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has scored seven goals in 26 appearances this season and has shone in the Champions League.
Agent Zoran Stojadinovic said: “It’s no secret, there are some [offers]. are among them, Aston Villa, Leipzig and Atletico Madrid so all the clubs from the top leagues have shown serious interest.
“And then we get to whether the price is €12million (£10m) or €20m (£16.7m), so they say ‘let’s see if it’s €20m by June’. If the price was €10m (£8.4m) and he could go, Maksimovic would have already been sold.”
Liverpool have reportedly made an offer for Andrija Maksimovic (Image: Getty)
Jorrel Hato advantage
reportedly have an ‘advantage’ over Real Madrid in the race to sign Jorrel Hato.
The Ajax ace, 18, is considered one of Europe’s hottest defensive prospects. He was spotted attending ’s 4-1 win over Ipswich last week, but it is not believed that was due to any impending transfer.
Reports in Spain claim that are leading the race for the player’s signature.